Move aside plain ol' pasta salad—orzo is here to shake things up. While we love it in comforting, warming dishes (we're looking at you, creamy Tuscan orz0), it also makes for a great salad base. This easy, fresh recipe is filled with bright Mediterranean flavors and mix-ins, but feel free to swap in and out your faves.
Ingredients
Ingredients
FOR THE DRESSING
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. freshly chopped dill, plus more for serving
1/4 c. minced red onion
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
FOR THE SALAD
8 oz. orzo
3 Persian cucumbers, sliced into thin half-moons
2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
1 (15.5-oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 c. pitted kalamata olives, halved
1 c. crumbled feta (about 1/4 lb.)
Directions
Directions
Step 1
In a pot of salted boiling water, cook orzo according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
Make dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice and mustard. While whisking, slowly add oil until fully combined. Stir in dill and red onion, then season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Make salad: Add orzo, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, and olives to dressing and toss to coat. Fold in feta and serve with more dill on top.